Vacations are the time when parents wonder how to keep their children busy. They do not want them to sit in front of the T.V the whole day or play video games. The hot and humid weather outside does not allow them to play outdoors in the daytime. 

Hence the best way to keep them occupied is to engage them in some craftwork. This will enhance their creativity and will allow them to make small gift items at home. They can use it as a gift to their friends for birthdays, Christmas, Diwali, and any other occasion. In school, there are classes for art and craft and they can showcase their talent and get good grades too.

Craft 1- Origami Miniature Bookshelf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agParhCbb9Q

It needs three square pieces of paper. Follow the folds in the video. It is a little complicated to make, however, it is fun to make for sure.

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Craft 2- Bead Bowls

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGdSVwPwjuc

To make these super cool bead bowls, all you need is cooking spray, oven-safe bowls, and melt-able beads. It is so simple to make that even kids can do it all by themselves. Follow the instructions and you can use these bead bowls to keep candies or any small things like hair clips, sharpeners, erasers, etc.

Craft 3- Chocolate balloon bowls

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhTFq_wdvS4

Chocolate balloon bowls are fun to make. Kids would love to make it as it involves their favorite snack, chocolates. Once the chocolate cools, the amazing chocolate bowl will come out and you can fill them with almonds, cashews, or any other snack. Along with the snack, they can eat the bowl too.

Craft 4- Freezer paper T- shirt

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmOBiGKC708

Freezer paper, black paint, sponge paintbrush, and the image are the things that you will need for this craft. Follow the instructions on the video and you can get a great T-shirt. You can even use glitter fabric paint to make some cool pictures. You can use the same method to paint on TV covers, sofa covers, table cloths, bedsheets, etc.

Craft 5- Cotton ball sheep

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW2ZiIsMw84

Make a flock of sheep. You may put them in the crib during Christmas time; you can even Google on how to create the idols of Jesus, Joseph, and Mary. You may create the huts and everything else to make a complete crib.

Craft 6- Watermelon letter holder

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxfhKp5SUVw

Using a paper plate, glue and scissors you can create a cool letter holder. Paint the paper plates the way you like. Fix a ribbon and voila, your letter/pamphlet holder is ready. You can even gift this to your friends and they will simply love it.

Craft 7- Ribbon headband

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX_suylkKoM

You will need a plain headband, scissors, elastic, hot glue gun, and ribbons. Follow the pattern on the video and the little girls in your neighborhood will love it. You may even sell them in the local stores and start a business.

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Craft 8- Paperweight

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niKIF4dD8Q4

You will need a garden rock, paints (red, black, blue, white), paintbrushes (fine tip and regular). Paint the garden rock as per your wish and let it dry. Your paperweight is ready.

Craft 9- Friendship Bracelets

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzAoXW-LjRY

You will need glass beads, tape, cotton crochet thread, and scissors, and follow the steps to create these friendship bands. You can try various patterns and colors and come up with new ideas for making these bracelets. You may use the alphabet and place the word ‘’Friend’’ in the middle of the bracelet.

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So enjoy making these fun crafts. There are many more coming your way.